CVE-2018-3712
CVE-2018-3712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zeit Serve with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Zeit Serve
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
serve node module before 6.4.9 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to not handling %2e (.) and %2f (/) and allowing them in paths, which allows a malicious user to view the contents of any directory with known path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3712?
- serve node module before 6.4.9 suffers from a Path Traversal vulnerability due to not handling %2e (.) and %2f (/) and allowing them in paths, which allows a malicious user to view the contents of any directory with known path.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3712?
- CVE-2018-3712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-3712 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-3712?
- CVE-2018-3712 affects Zeit Serve. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-3712?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-3712 published?
- CVE-2018-3712 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zeit:serve:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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